The Performers Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Dan Chameroy has performed across North America, including the tour of 'Matilda the Musical.'
He made his Toronto stage debut in 1991 as part of the Canadian cast of 'Les Miserables' at The Royal Alexandra Theatre and performed in the legendary pre-Broadway production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone.'

We discuss his work with Gary Griffin and Donna Feore at the Stratford Festival.

Dan also opens up about his work's physical demands and the time he hurt his back so badly he wasn't sure he'd ever perform again.

Don't miss Dan's performance on Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20 in Ross Petty's virtual production 'There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays.'

Kahlil Ashanti served in the United States Air Force and had a hit Fringe Festival show that went to the Edinburgh Fringe and Off-Broadway.

As well as being a talented performer, my guest Kahlil Ashanti created an online ticketing system, unlike any other. Although it was used in theatres around the world before the pandemic, it's even more useful now, when everyone is creating content online.

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Donny Most, is best known for his role as Ralph Malph on the hit TV show "Happy Days."

Most explains how Henry Winkler went against his director's wishes to create a defining moment in the development of his character Fonzie.

He shares stories about working with "Happy Days" creator Garry Marshall who went on to develop other popular shows such as "Mork and Mindy" and more recently "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries."

Most is currently performing in "ART" at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. The production runs until October 20.

"Art," which won the Tony for Best Play, delves into male bonding in a hilarious yet touching way.

 

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Bethany began dancing at the age of three. By the age of twelve she was travelling to New York City, and later Los Angeles, on dance scholarships. Currently Bethany is the ensemble swing in the Stratford Festival production of Crazy For You. As a swing, Bethany fills in anytime an ensemble member can’t perform. We discuss what it feels like to be backstage prepared to perform, but rarely getting the chance. Bethany also opens up about her teenage years and the rigorous world of dance competitions.

Jim is in his 30th season at the Shaw Festival, one of North America’s most celebrated theatre festivals.

We discuss his journey: from his job as a theatre janitor in Winnipeg to becoming a star at the Shaw Festival
We also discuss starting a family late in life.

Natalie is a Canadian actor who received great reviews for her performance as Glinda in the U.S. touring company of "Wicked." Natalie is currently appearing at The Stratford Festival in "Crazy For You" and "Man of La Mancha."

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Writer, comedian and craft beer nerd Christina Walkinshaw discusses her journey from journalism school to becoming a professional comedian and publishing a blog detailing her exploits on Tinder.

She explains how a vacation fling in New York made her realize she’d relish similar experiences at home in Toronto.

 

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Melanie Doane has released seven albums and written and performed many chart topping singles. She's performed on Broadway.Melanie discusses her decision to leave a Broadway show, her contract with Sony Music and the joy of introducing children to music with the ukulele.

I'm taking a short break, but I'll be back in Spring with many more interviews. Here's my pre-Christmas chat with my young son.Take care and stay warm!

Actor, director Nicholas Campbell's interest in theatre began at Queens University, soon after that he moved to England and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. We discusses how he switched from studying law to theatre, his love or horse racing, his hopes to do more stage work and the greatly exaggerated rumors about his drug use.